Like a bizarro negative image of BBC Three's forthcoming fate, Greg James's sitcom short makes the transition from online-only to broadcast TV. Here, the Radio 1 presenter plays DJ Jake Cross, afforded an opportunity to dump his credible graveyard slot for a larger audience when the station's breakfast jock croaks. In theory, it seems the aim is two parts Larry Sanders to one part Partridge. In practice, with both script and performance about as stirring as a Magic FM daytime playlist, it's something best left off the air.

Greg James loves radio so much, he made a comedy

My character Jake is a cool late night DJ which is nothing like me.

Greg James on Dead Air

"Obviously, the inspiration for it," Greg James explains, "comes from everything that I've experienced and been part of for the last eight years on Radio 1".

Dead Air preview

Whatever happens to Dead Air, and wherever it may end up, I do hope this isn't the last we've seen of Jake Cross as having seen the rest of this year's Comedy Feeds pilots I really do believe it's one of this year's strongest pilots and has great potential for a series.

Greg James interview

Greg James on becoming an actor, selling out and his idol Michael Palin: "I love taking the piss out of radio."

Greg James: I can't wait for people to see my comedy

Radio One DJ Greg James is set to make his acting debut in a new one-off BBC comedy he's writtten called Dead Air.